Our Church

Staff

Children and Youth

Job Opportunity

West
River United Church seeks a family and youth ministry program coordinator to direct and oversee youth and family ministry, fellowship and
recreation events for children, youth and families as well as community
outreach. The deadline for applications is noon on August 3, 2018. This is a part-time contract for 13 hours a week beginning the end of August 2018.

Job Description:

This individual
is a part of the Christian Education team of staff and volunteers that is
working to fulfil our mission of “Worshiping God and celebrating our faith by
creating a Christian community to work and grow together in love, fellowship
and service as we search for a more abundant life in Christ." The
coordinator will contribute to our mission by organizing the ministry and
reaching out to the wider community to help recruit and sustain youth and
family participation.

To lead the development and delivery of the Sunday School along with
family and youth programs at West River United Church (WRUC), the coordinator is to provide:

the
framework and resources necessary for planning and programming Sunday
School, annual Vacation Bible School, youth group along with family and
youth outreach programs;

coordination
and organization of volunteers to deliver these programs;

leadership
of the youth program and activities;

advice,
suggestions and logistical support, as needed by the volunteers; and,

information
to the congregation on the events and activities of our Sunday School and
Youth.

This is a part-time contract opportunity
for an individual who is interested in children, youth and family ministry, and
in gaining leadership experience while exploring life through faith in Jesus
Christ.

Responsibilities:

Sunday School for Children

·works with the Christian Education Committee,
volunteer teachers and the minister to provide a weekly Sunday School program
and nursery for children ages 0-12. (Sundays);

Maintain a roster
of Sunday School teachers and schedule for all classes – on occasion,
the coordinator may need to be a
last-minute supply teacher;

Plans a
10-month calendar of programs and activities to be implemented by
volunteer Sunday School teachers, resource persons, and special guests.

Fosters
the development of, and supports, volunteer teachers by assisting them in
the planning and use of the current Sunday School curriculum, and by providing
schedules, programming information, supplies and assistance, as required.

Communicates
regularly with staff, parents, and members of the congregation on Sunday
School plans and activities via telephone calls, face-to-face, bulletin
announcements, newsletter articles, website and/or social media.

In
collaboration with the Minister and teachers, leads, plans, and organizes
involvement of the children in Sunday worship services and special events
within the congregational life, including the annual Sunday School Christmas
pageant (approx. 20 minutes) in a December worship service.

Ministry with Youth

Works
with members of the congregation, and youth, ages 12-18 years, to develop,
plan, and coordinate regular activities (10 months/year) to involve them
in the life and work of the local church and wider church (conference and
camps);

Leads
discussion and activities for youth for weekly group;

Fosters
connections for youth with each other and the community through occasional
outreach activities;

In collaboration
with the Minister, plans and carries out periodic involvement of the youth
in Sunday worship services and special events within the congregational
life ;

·Recruit and develop adult and youth volunteers for
programming with training and fellowship events for Sunday School and VBS
volunteers

·Be a positive presence in the community beyond our
doors

·Growth in participation of current programs for
youth and families and growth in stewardship among participating youth and
families

Reporting Relationship

The coordinator will
be overseen by the CE committee through monthly meetings to direct the
priorities and evolving nature of the work;

The coordinator is
accountable to the Church Council through the Ministry and Personnel Committee,
which will provide oversight, ensure good working relations, and serve as
a resource in times of conflict.

The coordinator will
be part of the staff team, and will be supported by regular meetings with
the minister.

Salary: $20.00 to $22.00 per hour for 13 hours per week plus 4%

Desired Start Date: End of August 2018

Please apply by sending a
cover letter and resume to vlweeks@bellaliant.netno
later than noon on Friday, August 3, 2018.